Category: Interviews

If there’s one thing that runs through the MACG Community bloodline, it’s a pervasive air of determination and ambition. No matter what the goal, every member of MACG has something they’re reaching for, something they’re striving to attain while navigating through a world of instant gratification and visibility. Terrence “TJ” Cummings is a member of the MACG Community who strives everyday to not only reach, but … Continue reading [Meet the Staff] Attaining Your Goals: An Interview with TJ Cummings

On November 18, 2017, BTS’ interview with Zach Sang of the Zach Sang Show interview was published on YouTube. After numerous repetitive, and sometime borderline disrespectful interviews on other shows earlier in the week, the ARMY and BTS were justifiably anxious about the content of this interview. Continue reading BTS and Zach Sang: The Interview That SHOOK a Fandom

Representation has always been an issue in the world of Barbie. There have been many complaints of lack of variety in hair color and body types. It seemed as though Barbie may have been taking a step forward in January 2016 with the release of “Curvy Barbie,” but nothing much has been seen from the brand since. But the community who has suffered the most … Continue reading “Naturally Plastic”: An Interview with Creator Terrell Slater

Charli Taft is a name you’ll definitely want to remember if you are interested in K-pop. The singer/songwriter from Liverpool has written songs for some of your favorite idols like Red Velvet, LOONA and Taemin of SHINee. I had the chance to talk to Charli soon after she released her single “Love Like You“ for SM Station. Read on to find out how she got started writing … Continue reading [Interview] Charli Taft: From Charlotte to Charli

Hallyu vloggers and entertainers alike are all over YouTube, but most aren’t your typical JREKML or KeNNyBoySLaY. If you dig deeper into the K-pop community, you can even find some that are just like you. That was the case for me when first watching Your Sweet Guys. This YouTube channel is run by cousins Ilanna and Peggy. Together, they make up the channel Your Sweet Guys. Their videos … Continue reading [INTERVIEW] Your Sweet Guys

It’s been a few weeks since NCT 127 made their debut in the United States by performing at KCON NY, but many were unaware of the second performance NCT 127 had on Sunday, June 25 at the Apple Store in Brooklyn, New York. NCT 127 are the first K-pop group to be invited to #TodayAtApple, an event that shines a spotlight on various world artists, entrepreneurs and educators to showcase their talents. … Continue reading Everything You Missed at NCT 127’s Exclusive Q&A in Brooklyn

I knew that I had heard one of my favorite YouTube personalities just by the sound of a 3 note run on Friday, June 23. Before KCON 2017 officially kicked off in New York, Austin-based artist Jason Ray was on an outdoor stage warming up for his debut at the convention. To those passing by early that morning, seeing him on the stage — keyboard guitar strapped across his body … Continue reading Jason Ray: KCON Convention Debut and More

Grammy-nominated production team LDN Noise had no idea how inspiring it would be to participate in a panel during KCON 2017 New York. On Friday, June 23 the duo captured the attention of a full audience as Fuse TV’s Jeff Benjamin moderated an interactive music experience crafted around their work. Songwriters and recording artists Greg Bonnick and Hayden Chapman have worked with an array of artists, … Continue reading Producer Spotlight: LDN Noise

There is a lot of attention on diversity and representation in film and casting these days. In heterogeneous countries like the United States, it is especially prevalent. Countless arguments float around the internet explaining why representation is so important to marginalized communities. Yet those unaffected still seem unable to understand. Common rebuttals to these arguments are audiences won’t be able to relate or that they … Continue reading [INTERVIEW] Vera Miao on Making Her Own Movie